The Geology of the Metalliferous Deposits

Originally published in 1923, this book presents an account of ore deposits and puts them in a geological context.

R. H. Rastall (Author)

9781107659575, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 February 2014

522 pages
21.6 x 14 x 3 cm, 0.66 kg

Originally published in 1923, as part of the Cambridge Geological Series, this book is composed of two main sections: the first presents an account of the general principles underlying the formation of ore deposits and the changes that they subsequently undergo; the second describes and illustrates a certain number of typical examples of mineral deposits, putting them in a geological context. Textual notes and numerous illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in geology and the history of science.

Part I. General Principles: 1. Introduction
2. The igneous rocks
3. The sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
4. The relations of water to ore-formation
5. The forms of ore-deposits
6. The composition and characters of ore-deposits
7. The classification of ore-deposits
8. The relation of ore-deposits to external influences
9. Metallogenesis
10. Metallogenetic zones
11. Mineral formation
Part II. Descriptive: 12. Copper
13. Tin
14. Lead and zinc
15. Iron
16. Nickel, cobalt, manganese, chromium
17. Mercury, antimony, arsenic, bismuth
18. The minor metals
19. Aluminium
20. The precious metals
Index.

Subject Areas: Earth sciences [RB]